date:Jan 07, 2014
The dry spell that occurred in China from August to September 2013 has affected the harvest of Mandarin oranges.
This could in turn affect supply ahead of the Lunar New Year at the end of January and could drive prices upwards.
During the Lunar New Year, Mandarin oranges symbolise prosperity and Singaporeans prefer to exchange big oranges rather than medium- or small-sized ones.
The Singapore Fruits Vegetables Importers and Exporters Association says there will be a 20 to 25 per cent rise in